World Cup Schedule:
Munich hosts four 1st round games, a second round match and the second semi-final in the
Allianz Arena - the home of Bayern
Munich and TSV 1860.
The 66,000 capacity Allianz Arena, at Fröttmaning,
will host the Opening Ceremony of the 2006 World Cup Finals. Unlike the Olympic stadium,
there is no running track and no curve at the ends of the ground so fans are actually
closer to the field of play.
Munich Airport:
The S1 and S8 both travel between the airport and Munich Hautbahnhof.
If you need to go straight to the stadium from the airport (heaven
forbid) then take the Airport Express S8 to Marienplatz and change onto the U6 (direction
Garching-Hochbrück) to Fröttmaning.
Historic
Architecture:
Make sure to visit the Isartor, Karlstor and Sendlinger Tor - the three town gates
remaining in Munich.
Marienplatz:
Named after the column of the Virgin Mary at its centre, the square is famous for its
Neo-Gothic Town Hall (Altes Rathaus). Easily reached on foot from the station, this is
where the U6 leaves for the stadium.
Eating in Munich:
The Ratskeller:
Popular restaurant located near the Rathaus on Marienplatz.
Munich Menu:
It is never easy to understand the menu of a traditional Bavarian restaurant.
Unfortunately, Bavarian restaurants do not usually provide bilingual menus, only those
affiliated to a hotel usually do. However, that should not deter you from trying Bavaria's
unique cuisine - this little glossary can help you to find your personal favourite.
Drinking in Munich:
The Hofbräuhaus:
When it comes to drinking beer in Munich, this is the number one address; just aroung the
corner from Marienplatz, at Platzl.
Munich Bars:
In Munich the atmosphere of the many bars differs immensely. Some are cafés and bars at
the same time and make for a more relaxed, quiet evening. Others are stylish meeting
points for the rich and beautiful.
Munich
Beergardens:
The tradition has spread all over Germany, but you won't get the genuine thing anywhere
else but in Munich: Biergärten.
Munich
and Bavaria:
Whether you're going to Munich for the opening game or not, discover more of Bavaria the
next time you're in the capital of beer festivals.
